Here is the Emory information:
http://www.persistent.emeryworld.com/emeryweb/online_tools/terms/tandc31.asp
XXXI. SHIPMENTS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Shipments requiring special devices for safe handling will be accepted only when such special devices are provided and operated by and at the expense of the Shipper or Consignee.
B. Furs, Dangerous Goods, live animals, and items with a declared or insured value of $25,000.00 (USD) or greater, must not be included in the same shipment with any other article.
C. Alcoholic beverages must be shipped from a licensed dealer or distributor to another licensed dealer or distributor and will only be accepted on an airport to airport basis.
D. Firearms must be shipped from or consigned to a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, licensed dealer or licensed collector who is not prohibited from such shipments by federal, state or local regulations, and must be sent via Emery's Constant Surveillance Service (See Section XXXVI. TRANSPORTATION PROTECTIVE SERVICES ("T.P.S")).
NOTE: The Shipper is required to comply with all applicable government regulations, laws, etc., including regulatory compliance by the Consignee. The local Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Divisional Office or local equivalent agency will supply the Shipper with needed assistance. Upon presenting the package for shipment, the Shipper is required to inform Emery personnel in writing that the package contains firearms or ammunition.
Appears that all firearms shipments must be sent next day here, too. From
http://www.persistent.emeryworld.com/emeryweb/online_tools/terms/tandc27.asp
W. Additional exclusions from Second Day or Deferred Service: Mice, rats, toads, frogs or leeches destined to or originating from medical laboratories within the United States or Canada, perishable items, jewelry, furs, firearms, any item of extraordinary value, or Dangerous Goods.
But, it gets worse the farther you get into Emory's documentation:
http://www.persistent.emeryworld.com/emeryweb/online_tools/terms/tandc36.asp
XXXVI. TRANSPORTATION PROTECTIVE SERVICES ("T.P.S.")
A. At the request of the Shipper, we will handle shipments under T.P.S. from the time of acceptance from Shipper at origin to the time of delivery to Consignee at destination. T.P.S. is only available within selected United States and Canadian locations. T.P.S. is comprised of two services: Signature Security Service and Constant Surveillance Service. The Shipper must specifically request the service desired on the Emery Air Waybill.
B. Signature Security Service shall mean that each employee or our agent shall execute a signed receipt upon accepting custody of the shipment and shall obtain a signed receipt upon relinquishing custody of such shipment to another employee or our agent. On shipments tendered on behalf of the Department of Defense requesting Signature Security Service, we will use the DD Form 1907 issued by the Shipper as a signature and tally record.
1. Air Waybills, Government Bills of Lading, or other shipping documents presented to us must have the statement ''Signature Service Requested'' entered by the Shipper.
2. For Signature Security Service, a handling charge will be assessed in addition to all other applicable charges. (See Emery's Accessorial Guide for a listing of current charges).
C. Constant Surveillance Service shall mean that an employee or authorized agent shall keep the shipment in constant view and stay within 100 feet of the vehicle containing the shipment at all times when the shipment is being transferred from one mode of transportation to another. Constant Surveillance Service shipments awaiting transportation at an Emery facility will be locked in a secure room or storage facility.
D. Each employee or agent shall execute a signed receipt upon accepting custody of the shipment and shall obtain a signed receipt upon relinquishing custody of the shipment.
E. All ''Constant Surveillance Service'' shipments must be prearranged by contacting Emery at 1-800-367-3532.
F. Air Waybills, Government Bills of Lading or shipping documents presented to us must have the statement ''Constant Surveillance Requested'' and the pre-approved authorization number entered by the Shipper.
G. For Constant Surveillance Service, a handling charge will be assessed in addition to all other applicable charges. (See Emery's Accessorial Guide for a listing of current charges).
H. Constant Surveillance Service is only available in the contiguous U.S., Puerto Rico, and to selected locations in Canada.
I. Firearms must be sent via Constant Surveillance Service (See Section XXXI.D. SHIPMENTS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS).
[This message has been edited by mbott (edited June 05, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by mbott (edited June 05, 2000).]